AIXTRON SE Hiring! Full Time Project Manager in WP Kuala Lumpur - Ricebowl

Batu Kawan, Malaysia // Engineering // With Professional Experience

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) forthird-generation semiconductor materialssuch asGaN, SiC and GaAs—critical enablers forenergy efficiency, data communications and AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the#1 market positionin each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry’s most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at************* .

AIXTRON’s new manufacturing & engineering hub in Malaysia

We are building a newgreenfield manufacturing and engineering hubinBatu Kawan, Penang. The site will provide astate-of-the-art cleanroom environment for assembly & testingof our high-end systems and will contribute toengineering for the next generation of products. Operations are planned to start in2027with a rapid ramp-up. Beyond technology, the new location is designed as a modern workplace with state-of-the art office and amenities —built to foster collaboration and a strong focus on people's wellbeing.

Who we are looking for

We are looking forpurpose-driven builders: hands-on professionals with entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy setting up structures, improving processes and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. As pioneers of our Malaysia site, you will help to shape not only your function, but also how we work together locally — while being connected to a global team of around1,000 employees from ~60 nationalitiesacross Asia, Europe and the US. We offer competitive benefits, outstanding technical expertise, development opportunities and training.

About the role

As Project Manager (M4), you lead complex cross-regional programs, including product transfers from Europe to Malaysia and structured cost optimization initiatives. You ensure alignment across engineering, supply chain,qualityand senior management while safeguarding timeline,budgetand quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product transfer projects across regions, ensuring quality, regulatory and supply chain readiness
• Drive structured risk management (e.g.FMEA, root cause analysis, 8D) to prevent integration and field failures
• Facilitate cross-functional trade-off decisions between mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Own cost-down programs including supplier localization and total cost of ownership optimization
• Ensure engineering data integrity and material master readiness in enterprise resource planning systems
• Apply data-driven decision-making using structured analysis tools
• Build strong stakeholder alignment across Europe and Malaysia, influencing senior leadership decisions
• Proactivelyidentifyproject risks and mobilize cross-team mitigation actions
• Report program status,budgetand milestones transparently to executive management

Qualifications & Skills

• University degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 5–10 years of professional experience with end-to-end ownership of complex engineering projects
• Proven leadership in cross-continental product transfer and cost-reduction programs
• Strongexpertisein structured problem solving, risk assessment and design-to-cost principles
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical system interfaces
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning systems and engineering data analysis tools
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior management
• Business fluent English (written and spoken)
• Willingness to travel internationally

Working Conditions

• Role based atAIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
• Majority of work at theBatu Kawansite.
• Occasional travel to Headquarters in Germany or other regional sites.